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Stricter measures; Pakistani ships banned from entering Indian ports

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New Delhi: The country has banned Pakistani-flagged ships from Indian ports. The Union Ministry of Shipping has issued an order in this regard.

Meanwhile, India had banned all imports from Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the decision was taken keeping in mind national security.

All direct or indirect imports have been banned with immediate effect. The order also states that any exemptions require the approval of the Central Government.

School annual programs should not be held on weekdays: Child Rights Commission

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Thiruvananthapuram: Child Rights Commission Chairperson K.V. Manojkumar has directed that school annual programs should not be held on weekdays. The main directive is to arrange the programs in such a way that they start in the morning on Saturdays and Sundays and end by 9.30 pm.

The directive states that extracurricular activities should not be conducted in a way that disrupts school activities and children’s classes, and that non-government agencies, clubs and various organizations should conduct such activities only during school holidays.

The order is based on a complaint filed by a retired teacher in Thottada to the commission that the school annual program is being concluded very late at night and that children who have been wearing makeup since noon for various art programs and are tired and hungry can be seen in schools.

Bajrang Dal leader Suhas Shetty’s murder: 8 arrested

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Mangalore: Eight people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal leader Suhas Shetty. Police said that the murder was the result of a dispute between quotation groups and that it was not a political murder.

The arrests were made by members of a gang led by a local goon named Safwan. In 2023, Safwan was attacked by Suhas Shetty’s friend Prashant. Safwan, who was hospitalized in critical condition in the attack, had a grudge against Prashant.

It was Suhas Shetty who protected Prashant. Police explain that this grudge is believed to have led to the murder.

No compromise; India bans imports from Pakistan

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New Delhi: India has banned all imports from Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of Commerce of the Center has clarified that the decision is taken keeping in mind the national security. All direct or indirect imports have been banned with immediate effect. The order also states that the approval of the Central Government is required for any kind of concessions.

From April 2024 to January 2025, products worth $ 4,20,000 were imported from Pakistan to India.
After the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, the problems between the two countries have intensified. After the closure of the Wagah border, the Indus Water Treaty was revoked. The airspace has also been closed.

Pakistan tests ballistic missile with 450 km range

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Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan has tested a ballistic missile. Pakistan claims to have successfully test-fired a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 450 km on Saturday.

The missile, known as the Abdali Weapon System, was tested as part of a military exercise called ‘Exercise Indus’, Pakistani media reported. The exercise launch was witnessed by Army Strategic Forces Command Commander Lieutenant General Muhammad Shahbaz Khan and PDS DG Strategic Plans Division Major General Shehryar Pervez Butt.

The test at Sonmiani Ranges is likely to be part of an operational user trial conducted under the Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC), which handles Pakistan’s nuclear-capable missiles. Pakistan’s missile test comes amid India’s tightening of its grip on Pakistan.

Court Issues Notice to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case

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New Delhi: Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have received court notices in connection with the National Herald case. The Rouse Avenue Court issued the notices seeking their response to the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case will be heard again on May 7.

Earlier, the court had declined to issue notices to the two leaders, stating that the necessity for such notices must be clearly established. However, during a subsequent hearing, the ED submitted the required documents, prompting the court to send notices to both Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

According to the chargesheet, the allegations revolve around the alleged misappropriation of assets worth around ₹2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald newspaper. It is claimed that Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, as directors of a company named Young Indian, acquired these assets for just ₹50 lakh.

Following the investigation, the ED had earlier attached properties and shares worth ₹751.9 crore belonging to AJL and Young Indian, organizations linked to the Congress party.

KCA Bans Sreesanth for Three Years

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Thiruvananthapuram – Former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth has been banned for three years by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA). The ban comes in the wake of controversial remarks made by Sreesanth regarding Sanju Samson’s exclusion from Kerala’s One-Day team and India’s Champions Trophy squad.

The KCA stated that Sreesanth’s comments were false and defamatory. The association also decided to issue a show-cause notice to Sanju Samson’s father in connection with the controversy.

Sreesanth had alleged that the Kerala Cricket Association played a role in Sanju Samson’s omission from the Indian Champions Trophy squad.

Following this, the KCA heavily criticized Sreesanth, pointing out that he has not yet been cleared of the spot-fixing allegations and was still given an opportunity to play in the Ranji Trophy.

Sreesanth is also a co-owner of the Kerala Cricket League franchise team, Kollam Aeries. In response to the controversy, show-cause notices were issued to Kollam Aeries, Sai Krishnan (team lead of Alappuzha Team Lead Contenders), and Alappuzha Ripples. However, as all of them responded satisfactorily to the notices, no further action was taken.

Additionally, the KCA general body decided to file a compensation claim against Reji Lukose and a presenter of 24 Channel for making baseless allegations regarding Sanju Samson.

Pakistan Bans Indian Songs on FM Radio Stations

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Srinagar: In response to India’s actions following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has stopped the broadcasting of Indian songs on its FM radio stations. The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has confirmed that Indian music will no longer be aired across FM stations in the country.

PBA Secretary General Shakeel Masood stated that the decision affects FM radio stations nationwide, where Indian songs were regularly played. Information Minister Atta Tarar also confirmed the move, saying the government has directed all FM stations to cease broadcasting Indian songs, citing the current strained bilateral relations as the reason.

Pakistani Cricketers’ Instagram Accounts Banned in India

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New Delhi – In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has restricted access to the Instagram accounts of several prominent Pakistani cricketers. The accounts of Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf have been made inaccessible within India.

Just a day earlier, the Instagram account of Pakistani javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem was also blocked in India.

When users attempt to access these profiles, a message appears stating that the content is not available in India due to legal requests related to content regulation.

Previously, India had also blocked the YouTube channels of former Pakistani cricketers such as Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, and Basit Ali.

Attempt to Hack Indian Websites Foiled; Pakistani Plot Thwarted by Agencies

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New Delhi: Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, not only has Pakistan intensified provocations along the border, but hacker groups backed by the country have also attempted to infiltrate Indian websites. On Thursday, there was an attempt to attack various websites under the Ministry of Defence. The ministry confirmed that the Pakistani cyber plot was successfully thwarted.

Hacker groups such as ‘HOAX1337’ and ‘National Cyber Crew’ were reportedly behind the attempt. They targeted websites of Army Public Schools in Jammu, a portal providing healthcare information for retired soldiers, the Army Institute of Hotel Management, and the Indian Air Force Veterans portal. The hackers allegedly planned to spread messages mocking the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack via these sites.

A similar attempt was made last week, prompting Indian authorities to bolster cybersecurity. Reports also suggest that apart from Pakistan, there are ongoing attempts to launch cyberattacks from regions like the Middle East, Indonesia, and Morocco. The Maharashtra Cyber Department has recorded over one million attempted cyberattacks on Indian systems following the Pahalgam incident.

The Defence Ministry remarked that such actions reflect Pakistan’s mindset and warned that the country should not test India’s patience.